Lard from Pork Fat from Mexico
Lard is rendered pork fat used primarily in cooking and baking, obtained by processing animal fat from pigs. It falls under HTS 1506.00.00.00 as a fraction of animal fats (pork) that is refined but not chemically modified. This classification covers other animal fats excluding those specifically listed in prior headings like beef tallow.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the fat source is from animals not covered in headings 1501-1505 (e.g
• not bovine or sheep/goat) via supplier certificates
• Ensure documentation confirms no chemical modification; provide processing details to avoid reclassification
• Check for rendering method compliance; soap-stocks or residues must go to 1522 per chapter notes